1995 Toyota Tacoma

**matteh99** · 01-05-2011, 03:00 AM

A friend of mine got rid of his 1995 Tacoma because it had a rusted frame. He bought a new one and said if I built him a lumber rack for the new truck that I could have the old truck. The old one doesn't look to bad but I haven't gotten under it and banged around with a hammer. So now I have two welding projects and a truck.

Eric

**Gadget** · 01-05-2011, 06:55 AM

Barter, one of the best inventions ever. Be sure to show your progress on both projects Eric.

**Kel Fab Creations** · 01-05-2011, 09:43 AM

am i missing the pic? what are your plans for it?

**arandall** · 01-05-2011, 01:05 PM

Matteh99:
I've always thought that a nice hemi V8 out of a Toyota, or Nissan truck would be a really nice engine for a hot-rod/street-rod. The traditional small block chevy guys would have their noses out of joint, but that would be half the fun of it, aside from having a very sweet running ride.

**matteh99** · 01-06-2011, 06:47 AM

Sorry I didn't have a picture of the truck when I first got it.
Name: P1050031.jpg
Views: 302
Size: 90.0 KB

This is truck I got. I am planning on just using it as a truck. The back of the frame is rusty and the bumper is the shape of a bumper but it is all rust. I will probably wait a bit before I tear into it I have enough projects without adding another one.

I am going to start building the lumber rack this afternoon so I will have pictures of that.

Eric

**Gadget** · 01-06-2011, 07:10 AM

Looks like a nice start for your project when you get time for it.

**Kel Fab Creations** · 01-06-2011, 11:50 AM

Nice barter! Hopefully not too many miles. 4 banger?

**matteh99** · 01-06-2011, 07:17 PM

Yup it is a 4 banger 2wd. It is close to what I would pick out if I bought a truck. The only think I would change is to add 4wd.

It is pretty basic truck but for $275 in metal and some labor building the lumber rack I think it is a good deal. It is a bit more useful for carrying stuff around than my old honda civic...